Task Force Offers Recommendations to Improve Low Health Literacy
A statewide task force has released some recommendations outlining how North Carolina can help people understand the health information they receive.
Posted — UpdatedThe recommendations include training for doctors and other providers on the best way to communicate with patients, developing new ways to increasing understanding of complex health information and encouraging patients to ask questions.
The American Medical Association has concluded poor literacy is the best predictor of someone's overall health. Estimates project over 50 percent of adults in North Carolina suffer from low literacy.
According to the study, people with low literacy may have trouble taking prescription drugs properly, understanding their diagnoses or choosing the best insurance plan for their specific needs.
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